The vision for the Susan T. Kern Special Opportunity Scholarship was established by Susan and Stephen Kern in 2006 to provide financial support to an Illinois State University student for a one-time special academic or co-curricular opportunity. Susan Kern worked at Illinois State for over 31 years, serving as an Associate Professor of Home Economics, Assistant to the Dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST), Executive Officer of the University, and Vice President of University Advancement. Stephen was employed by State Farm Insurance Company for over 35 years.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Division of Student Affairs web page. You may contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at 309-438-5451 orĀ StudentAffairs@IllinoisState.edu.